Jesse Duncan (she/her and they/them)

I treat depression by identifying the issues involved, getting to the root of the depression, and then guiding and collaborating with the client to find ways to cope with and start to overcome depression while also resolving the issues that have contributed to the depression. I also help clients develop the strength to be comfortable in accepting positive thought patterns as focusing on the negative can often be a protective behavior against the unfamiliar.

I treat anxiety by identifying what the client's specific triggers are followed by collecting a history of how their anxiety symptoms developed so that the client can gain new perspectives and work towards resolving past issues that created the anxiety. I also aid my clients in creating coping skills that work for them as an individual, and help them create and reach goals at a pace that best suits their needs and abilities.

I first identify the client's present trigger(s) of the traumatic event(s), then collect a history of the client's experience with these triggers, and then explore the traumatic event(s) at the client's pace with as much detail as they are comfortable providing. In doing this I guide my clients in gaining new perspectives, conflict resolution, and coping skills. I help clients manage their symptoms of trauma in a way that helps them build a life that is more fulfilling.

When I treat my clients with this approach I explore their mental health symptoms and behaviors by guiding them in interpreting their mental and emotional processes so that they have a better understanding of themselves and the issues they experience. In doing this, I help client find patterns in their emotions, thoughts, and beliefs to gain insight into how they can overcome their mental health adversities and resolve past issues.

I strongly believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, which is why I maintain communication with my client and assess what there needs are so that I know which techniques to use from an array of therapeutic theories and approaches that best suit their abilities, needs, wants, environment, culture, and lifestyle.

I make sure to move at the client's pace as trauma carries intense emotions that can take time to process. I provide a safe and judgement free space for clients to talk about the traumatic event(s) they experienced, to explore different points of view, and reach resolution. Because trauma can make it difficult to remember past events, I guide my clients in putting events together in a way that is less confusing. I help my clients feel empowered to overcome their trauma.